Reading to get out of a slump... 🤷🏻‍♀️ || reading vlog

[@RubberDuckaey]

My favorite thing is how Austin keeps repeating the last few words of your questions :D He'd be a great sitcom character!

[@ClassPresidentAlejandro1999]

you should start reading "5 Presidents by Clint hill" it's a really good book to read and I highly recommend it

[@GigiofGigi]

@@ClassPresidentAlejandro1999 😊😊😊😊

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

Your dog gives me so much joy it’s ridiculous, I even love hearing his little grunting in the background sometimes. So cute 🤗

[@jamiemasters2464]

I was laughing so hard at the clip with Austin! "You think mother nature just but a bridge there?!" 😂 I NEED to be friends with you guys!

[@ClassPresidentAlejandro1999]

Yeah I've been wanting to be reading buddies with you like seriously

[@imaginepeace2015]

I agree! His laugh and smile are so infectious!

[@levispinks2458]

I get into a reading slump after reading a book that I really loved and read really fast. Which I feel is where I am at the moment. I find after reading a great book I can’t help but compare the next book I pick up and that is so bad! We will power through!!! 💪

[@ClassPresidentAlejandro1999]

yeah same thing I was thinking

[@ClassPresidentAlejandro1999]

now this is the perfect length of a video like the longer the better it gets cooler by the minute thanks for being the Reader KZbinr KZbin needs so keep up the positivity.

[@justlottie]

I know right!!

[@Lillyjoy]

These longer videos are so comforting!

[@amberwi5861]

Oh my... Aristotle and Dante was one of my favorite books. It’s so good, so touching. I can’t wait for the sequel. Just absolutely adore this book. 📚📚

[@art3mis898]

Same !! I'm so excited toooo

[@mamesjenkins7583]

I just read Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe because of your recommendation and OMG I loved it!!! Great video btw!!

[@allisbookishadventures8260]

I definitely can relate to being in a slump. I haven’t been able to really read much since last month. I think a lot of it is things are starting to open up and so there’s more going on that’s taking up my reading time. I’ve never been to California but I have had in and out burger when I was in Vegas and animal style fries are so good! Unfortunately last time I was in Vegas the in and out on the strip was take out only so I couldn’t eat it in the restaurant.

[@Kindlelover88]

Maybe I missed it but is Austin back at your store? Or was he just visiting? Miss seeing him more often. I swear you two just giggled and laughed the whole time you were on camera together. He’s great.

[@gabbyreads]

He only works with me on Tuesdays now! So I work with him one day a week but otherwise he’s working at the new location 😭

[@ashleymalone8455]

Girl, you got this! I just got out of a reading slump. I’m currently reading the bright lands… loving it so far. My mom & I are headed to the bookstore today… I’m picking up the other black girl and project Hail Mary!! I’m hella excited! 😁 I love these long reading vlogs omg!

[@ClassPresidentAlejandro1999]

Preach it

[@daniellemanchester9849]

“I’ve never heard boys of summer” Crushed my soul

[@NoaJasmine]

needed this because i'm in a filming slump and now i just immediately want to start a new reading vlog💛

[@mango3269]

Yours and Austin’s laughs and giggles are so infectious! i missed seeing Austin on your channel. awesome vlog as usual 🤠

[@art3mis898]

I loved In The Heights and I'm so glad you enjoyed too . The dance numbers were incredible and the actors were incredible (especially the guy who plays Sonny ) . Also I listened to the the original broadway recording so I noticed random little changes and the huge changes . I didn't love some of them but some were pretty good. Mainly the fact that some of my favorite songs were cut out . But it's fine . Also I LOVE Aristotle and Dante Discover the secrets of the universe. I have read so many times that I lost count.

[@BanzaiSura]

love the sound of rain in the background :3 the book os accidents sounds so good

[@sophialahey6508]

Omg you should do a video seeing how many pages you read in 1 hour!!

[@museofmidnight8416]

I really love your relationship with your mom!

[@ReadingWryly]

I love Lin Manuel Miranda! He’s so great in The Golden Compass adaptation too!

[@bonniegrrl]

This reading vlog was AWESOME!!!! I'm so happy you like Chuck's new book The Book of Accidents. He's a writer pal of mine, and I always get excited when cool BookTubers dig my friends' books. Also THANK YOU for introducing me to so many great YA books. I'm a YA non-fiction author and I'm dipping my toes into writing YA fiction, so it's helpful to me as a writer to read GREAT YA books to inspire me and see what's out there right now. Also your videos in general always cheer me up. You have such a great way of reviewing books, but also just showing us all glimpses of your day-to-day life. Just one request: MORE TANK! Your dog is the cutest creature ever!

[@lisasmoot314]

Please tell him I LOVED LOVED LOVED Wanderers and can’t wait to get my hands on his new book!

[@justinkhchen]

I was losing interest in a book I'm currently reading, so I switched gear and picked up The Unconsoled by Kazuo Ishiguro-which is going great thus far. Wasn't able to fit in The Other Black Girl this month, but will definitely join the live show!

[@kristybaptist8562]

I use reading ambience videos too! Crackling fireplace with a thunderstorm is perfect!!! Would love to see your playlist.

[@gabbyreads]

Just added the link to the description now! 🥰

[@ashleyoreads]

My go to ways to get out or stop a reading slump: reread my favorite manga. I just get joy out of it-so why not! and normally because that is easy -i end up picking up another book because i dont have like that pressure that a reading slump gives me to read..even tho im not in the mood? idk reading slumps are weird. My other go to is to read 2 chapters every night of a book i know i wanna start. its kinda the forceful way, but i like it! eventually the story pulls me in to read more haha

[@maurabarrett5390]

So excited to get this notification!! 🙂 I’ve been in a reading slump too - so I’m hoping this gives me some motivation!

[@ericzonsantos5662]

I am having a really bad week and you uploading videos makes me feel a bit better. I know I am going to be more anxious tomorrow, so I will watch this video then to give me a tiny bit of comfort. 💚😊

[@gabbyreads]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dangerouskoala6611]

I work 12 hour shifts so you would think I would think I could squeeze a few chapters of reading in somewhere but most days I can’t read anything! Then after work I’m dead tired and can only read a few pages before falling asleep and then it sucks when I’m really enjoying a book and know I won’t be able to read it how I like for the next 2 days bc of work.

[@daniellemnvlogs]

Thanks for sharing your “reading vibe playlist!” That is so helpful!!!

[@Sahibaanand1]

yesss hang the moon was soo good!! i feel the same way about romance becoming a bit of a slumpy area bc so many things piss me off or aren’t relatable HAHA but it feels so awesome when u find a good one and it reminds u why u liked that genre in the first place🥰

[@divad44]

You’d be proud of me. Listened to home before dark at 2.3x speed!! Whenever you put driving clips in your vlogs of you listening to audio books at 2.5x I’m like uhhhh how can you even decipher that? Usually I can only listen to audio books at 1.5 - 1.7. Maybe the narrator was just talking really slow hahahahaha

[@carolinejohnson3483]

perfect timing omgggg🥲

[@ARMY_ksoo]

The Other Black Girl was the first DNF for me, from the Book Troop picks. I was already kinda in a reading slump because of uni, so I was really excited for a thriller. But unfortunatelly it wasn't thrilling at all for me, at least the first 100 pages that I read. I think I will revisit this book again later, now that I know it's not really a hard hitting thriller. I do like the problems this books talks about, I just am not in the mood for it at the moment.

[@DorkieDorie]

I gasped when you said you didn’t know Boys of Summer…. I’m happy you realized you recognized it! Don Henley is in the eagles!

[@wandererlostsoul]

When in a reading slump, reading a favorite book is the best way to get out of it... I'm excited to pick up Written in the Stars series now 🥰

[@ClassPresidentAlejandro1999]

I know such a book reader she is and I love how she's been doing this since 2015 keep going girl love the content and don't ever give up you are making a mark in reading history here on KZbin don't give up. Keep going and stay positive all the time love

[@Magicme79]

My pandemic brain thinks that the gum wall sounds like the biggest horror story in this entire video

[@Priya-ng7dv]

Bruhh the timing couldn't be more perfect ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ClassPresidentAlejandro1999]

but next video should be an ASMR Book haul or something cause I would love to see a video like that hope you keep up the good work thanks Gabby

[@ladi-da8053]

Gabby your hair looks amazing. Suits you a lot 😊

[@noway4996]

Can you link the projector? I’ve been looking for a good one and that picture quality was 💯.

[@gabbyreads]

Yes this is the one I got: www.amazon.com/Projector-ELEPHAS-Synchronize-Smartphone-Compatible/dp/B089NHQZGD I will warn you though it’s pretty loud, it just sounds like a loud fan is on while it’s on and it gets really warm!

[@hanin2729]

I ADOREEEE your vlogs and you mama pleaseeeeeeeeeee keep sending those nice vibes, love ya Gabby 💓🤗💓🤗💓🤗

[@brookecullen4019]

Your hair is the CUTEST!

[@sumii12]

I don’t know if it counts as a reading slump but I’ve been reading People we meet on vacation for 18 days, even though I’m liking it. It usually takes me 3-5 days to finish a 350ish pages book. Finally I finish it today but I don’t know what to read next because I’m afraid I’m officially going to get a reading slump :(((

[@salenaangela]

I lovedddd In The Heights! & I’m loving all these vlogs lately, go gabby 🥳💛

[@monicamerle1417]

I'm reading Imaginary Friend for summerween, I can cover 3 prompts with that one. I liked Chuck Wendig's Wanderers, I gave it 4 stars. Now I'm intrigued for The Book of accidents 😉

[@angeliatayslife]

I am also in a slump but hoping to start The Other Black Girl today and finish before the book club live!! That mac and cheese and salad looked like the best lunch!!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I finished the other black girl earlier this month! Ended up giving it a 3.5/5

[@sarahw5693]

The Austin section was so cute 😂

[@cd21999]

Yes!!! I needed this 🙌🏻

[@christinacampbellbooks]

I'm on the waiting list at my library for The Other Black Girl and I'm really looking forward to reading it! Definitely interested in reading Imaginary Friend just to see how it ends now! 🖤

[@sophialahey6508]

I got the app forest to help me focus and I was wanting to know how often you use it and if it helps you personally.

[@ReadwithStefani]

For what it’s worth, it helped me initially but not anymore. I’ve stopped using it 😀 you may of course have a different experience than me.

[@tc8404]

I soooo hope BOTM gives us an option for THE BOOK OF ACCIDENTS, they never do Horror. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@chanellopez3895]

I loved in the heights! That’s where I grew up and it did feel like home. I felt seen! 🥰

[@AmandaStephensFeeney]

I pre-ordered The Book of Accidents during your video. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@DeafGirl93]

What kind of bookmarks do use?

[@courtneybanks472]

Read: Thong On Fire By: Noire Perfect Peace By: Daniel Black Nervous By: Zane

[@sharath_95]

So excited for the book of accidents 😍

[@gudnyolsen7361]

i just finished hang the moon as well and i loved it!! it was so lovely

[@sophialahey6508]

Do you think you could link your reading playlist to help me focus?

[@monicamerle1417]

I also went with my mom to the cinema to see In The Heights. I liked it but my mom loved it! For me it was a little long, most of the musical numbers were similar-ish to most Hollywood musicals of the past except for the one where Lina and her hubby defy gravity and dance on the building brick walls. That scene is so well done it gave me vertigo 😊

[@gabbyreads]

It gave me vertigo too hahah 😅😅

[@monicamerle1417]

@@gabbyreads 😱

[@trombaba]

Looking forward to reading Hang the Moon! Also, really craving In-N-Out now... 😭 (originally from CA and now in VA)

[@shivangiyadav3820]

Right time. I'm in a slump for almost a month now 🙂

[@fikratdouk6675]

I'm deciding to read (A Little Life) by Hanya Yanagihara very soon and honestly I'm bit hesitant about it especially the trigger warnings that surrounded the book and seeing people freaking out and sobbing let me to thin twice before reading it. Do anyone advice me to read it 😭?

[@kunsusuki]

Same case here. It's still hanging on my TBR, and it's been this way since very long. I can't seem to have the courage to read it.

[@Devi15]

It's the Rose Apothecary T-shirt for me🤩

[@sophialahey6508]

Also I know some people don’t like your page progress but I love seeing how much booktubers can read in little time. I really appreciate your reading blogs and thriller recommendations and I was wondering your thoughts on “To all the boys I loved before” by Jenny Han. I was thinking about reading it and was wanting to know what you thought!!

[@anikanawar1150]

Is Hang the moon a standalone or squeal? If I don't read written in the stars first, will it be alright?

[@gabbyreads]

They are companion novels so you don’t have to read one before the other 🥰

[@anikanawar1150]

@@gabbyreads Thank you so much for replying 🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@karamarie6781]

Wow can you please ask your fashionable mom how she tied her scarf? Looks amazing!

[@jennderqueer]

I'm glad to hear what you thought about The Other Black Girl; I recently got it and I'm looking forward to starting it.

[@LornaWallace]

The Book of Accidents sounds really cool even though the ending lost you!

[@kimberlylucke9357]

We got thrown into a reading slump by the same dang book #twinz 👯‍♀️

[@ina5937]

Austin should be a guest on your Book Club🤠

[@imaginepeace2015]

Liked before it even started.

[@17caria]

I'm in a slump too. What is happening?

[@mithzelluque4754]

i recently did a reread of ari & dante too, and while i don't want to discredit your ace theory, i feel like ari's cageyness with affection is more tied in with mexican culture. i say this because everything he experienced, i experienced myself (i'm mexican lol) when it came to affection and sexual inclinations much later in life than my peers. or, maybe, i'm ace too. i've questioned it myself but i'm not too sure. but alas i love ari. he's my precious boi

[@Joy_Martin]

Austin's visiting or hes back in your branch? You two are very enjoyable to see when youre doing this 🤪😆😁

[@samanthajones7773]

also in a reading slump😭i love your reading vlogs though!

[@eliagarcia8062]

I love your videos girl. Hi from California!! ❤️

[@sophialahey6508]

I love your videos so much!!!

[@smt4148]

I remember seeing In The Heights when it was on Broadway. It was phenomenal.

[@lenniejoaquin7091]

omg Austin! ya'll are so fun to watch aka hangout with even thru the screen hahahaha

[@ipshitajee]

Omg you're friend is a little shy

[@clinton5623]

Omg Austin is adorable

[@Mama2a6pack]

Totally unrelated but are your retainers something you’ll need to wear permanently? Just curious as my daughter didn’t have hers replaced when they got lost and her teeth shifted back so she’s having to get them corrected again. You’ve had yours for a few years haven’t you? Sorry for the weirdo question haha

[@jamesduggan7200]

Speaking of musicals (which I adore), been watching clips from Hair lately: great dancing, singing, eh.

[@kayw]

Twilight zone....I finished Malibu rising on 9 June and could not read anything until 22 June when I picked up immortalists...I was broken x

[@Jillybeanzxo]

Austin is the cutest bean 😄😄🤣

[@kells11290]

I just finished the last thing he told me and I completely agree with you I don’t understand the hype! Also recently read how lucky. It was def hard to get into but it was overall a good story!

[@karamarie6781]

Just want to say I picked up Birthday by Meredith Russo. Holy crap I wanna go back in time before I read it so I can read it again and be surprised! Can I give a book 10,000 stars??? OMG FREAKING LOVED THIS BOOK!💕

[@damyasimmons9398]

Yesssss❤️

[@Priya-ng7dv]

Bruhhhhhh I just starting reading this book yesterday!!!! And the zodiac sign thingy!! I was so damn offended tooo !! Taylor Swift is MY FAV PERSON ON THE PLANET!!

[@shan_john]

Omg I love Impractical Jokers 😂

[@chadjarnigan214]

IF you havent read it yet, grad Felix Blackwell's Stolen Tongues. I been searching for months to find a book that gets me out of a reading slump, it did that and kept me from wanting to go outside in the dark ever again lol.

[@autumnritchie1473]

🥰🥰🥰

[@JaydenRaelee]

I’m in a reading slump rn & it’s awful 😭😭😭

[@blending_in]

Same😭 but I guess it's 'cause tomorrow is my first day of university so I've been too stressed to focus on any book I pick up

[@Hillary429]

Judging by the cover alone I didn’t think The Other Black Girl was a mystery/thriller vibe.. now after reading the synopsis, curious how it compared to When No One Is Watching if you’ve read it.

[@calmmchaoss]

Austin is such a cutie! 🥺

[@apoorvarawat5691]

You inspires me to read more

[@lisasmoot314]

You LOVE movies! How is it possible you’ve never seen Pride and Prejudice?!

[@hannadavis6867]

Austin has serious Robert Pattinson vibes😂

[@christinelagueux8155]

I am reading Other Black Girl. I hope I like it.

[@shivangiyadav3820]

hang the moon and take a hint dani brown can be read alone?

[@trombaba]

Have you read Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales? That also has great bisexual rep. (It's YA, but is super cute. I also loved her other book Only Mostly Devastated)

[@gabbyreads]

No I haven’t! I’ll have to check it out!

[@jenniferwright9636]

Reading slumps suck. Unfortunately, I get in them fairly often. I wanted to give you a recommendation for this crazy gothic horror book I just read called THE SILENT COMPANIONS BY LAURA PURCELL. I have a feeling you will really like it. I really enjoyed it.